what ’ s working
“ MyFuture was built for association members by an association .”
— Kristofer Gray , principal with Integrity Financial
“ Attracting and retaining top talent is really , really important . Small tech companies are competing against Google and Amazon ,” Brown said . “ Having the ability to offer robust retirement benefits helps level the playing field .”
Jacob Alden is president of A & E Relocation Services in Lacey . He notes that
“ Having the ability to offer robust , high-quality benefits helps level the playing field .”
— Deb Brown , president of Forterra , AWB ’ s employer-services subsidiary
in physically demanding industries like moving , where workers are out in the pouring rain or scorching sun loading thousands of pounds onto trailers day in and day out , it can be particularly challenging to recruit and retain employees .
“ It ’ s a hard industry ,” Alden said . “ By offering a 401 ( k ), it empowers my employees to save for themselves and to have a vision of their future .”
MyFuture gives employees flexibility when it comes to saving for their retirement . They can choose from a variety of investment options to create a self-directed portfolio , or they can take advantage of risk-based managed portfolios . They also can set up an automatic savings plan in which contributions are made through payroll deferrals . No matter the route they take , employees will be on the road to a more secure financial future .
“ As an employer , if you can offer that vision — that hope — to your employee , then you have a more engaged employee , and they feel more loyal ,” said Alden . “ Offering a 401 ( k ) along with our medical , dental and vision will give us the competitive advantage that we need .”
For more information about the MyFuture program , go to www . myfuture401k . com .
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